State Department of Education - Independent Regulatory Framework for After School and Out of School Time Child Care Programs - Study
Sponsor: Ashanti Martinez (District 22)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Education - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:45 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Department of Education to study and make recommendations on establishing an independent regulatory framework for after school and out of school time child care programs; and requiring the Department to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Oriadha, Krystal | Chair, Prince George's County Council | Oral |
| FAV | Anuszkiewicz, Brittany | Children's Opportunity Alliance | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kovacs, Lisa | Maryland Association of Local Management Boards | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mitchell, Ellie | Maryland Out of School Time Network | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Peusch, Christina | Maryland State Child Care Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Martinez, Delegate Martinezlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| INFO | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Cratsley, Laurel | Maryland State Department of Education | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
BCRWINFO 1